Nikunj Patel, M.D.
NPI 1659342723 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikunj Patel, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1659342723).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659342723
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A83760 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,563 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Gallium Ga-68, Dotatate, Diagnostic, 0.1 MillicurieA9587 | 1,094 | $62 |
| Piflufolastat F-18, Diagnostic, 1 MillicurieA9595 | 369 | $650 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 341 | $1,877 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 Fdg, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 45 MillicuriesA9552 | 333 | $351 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 238 | $9 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9502 | 218 | $96 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,406 across 30 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2020-01-07
- Certified
- 2020-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikunj Patel's NPI number?
- Nikunj Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659342723, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikunj Patel's specialty?
- Nikunj Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikunj Patel located?
- Nikunj Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027.
- What is Nikunj Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikunj Patel is (858) 554-2626.
- Does Nikunj Patel accept Medicare?
- Nikunj Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikunj Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikunj Patel's NPI (1659342723) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.